On March 27, Habitat for Humanity Vancouver Island North hosted a celebration to honour three outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to affordable housing in their communities.
The ceremony took place at Black Creek Community Centre, a venue strategically selected to make the event accessible to volunteers from both Courtenay and Campbell River, allowing representatives from both communities to gather and celebrate together. The King Charles III Award Ceremony recognized the efforts of volunteers who have made a lasting impact through their hard work and passion.
The recipients of the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal were Keith Kent (20 years with Habitat), Pete Peterson (15 years with Habitat), and Margaret Sanders (19 years with Habitat). These volunteers have gone above and beyond to support Habitat for Humanity鈥檚 mission of building safe and affordable homes, shaping a future of hope and stability for families in need.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada or to a specific province, territory, region, or community within Canada. The medal is also awarded to those who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments abroad that reflect positively on Canada. For more information about the King Charles III Coronation Medals and their recipients, please visit the Governor General鈥檚 website.
鈥淚 am delighted to congratulate the recipients of the King Charles Award, celebrating the outstanding dedication of three remarkable individuals who have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by Habitat Canada. Their generosity, commitment, and countless hours of volunteerism have made a lasting impact on their communities,鈥� said Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
This year鈥檚 ceremony highlights the spirit of volunteerism that drives Habitat for Humanity鈥檚 mission. Volunteers like Peterson, Kent, and Sanders are instrumental in making affordable housing a reality for many individuals and families, and their impact extends far beyond the walls they help build.
"Do what you can, when you can, because every bit makes a difference. You don鈥檛 need to be an expert in anything," Kent said. "We have a place for everyone to get involved.鈥�
Peterson added, 鈥淚 volunteer at the ReStore because I enjoy the people who work on the team and the customers. I started at Habitat many years ago 鈥� I walked in as a customer and left as a volunteer. I haven't stopped since.鈥�
